| Year |
Employer |
Name |
Title |
Annual Wages |
Source |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Lyle Schmardebeck |
Assistant Professor |
$236,250.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Dunne William Matthew |
Assoc Dean For Research & Facilities |
$236,250.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2018 |
Tennessee Board of Regents |
King James |
|
$236,244.95 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2024 |
Department of Human Services |
Hodges Melinda |
Deputy Commissioner 2 |
$236,241.70 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2024 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Jin Mingzhou |
Professor And Head |
$236,239.92 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2021 |
University of Memphis |
Palakurthi Radesh |
Dean Kw School Hospitality |
$236,218.00 |
University of Memphis |
| 2022 |
Tennessee Department of Education |
Schwinn Penny R |
Commissioner 3 |
$236,136.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2022 |
Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration |
Dedmon Stephanie E |
Chief Of Information Systems |
$236,087.23 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Administrative Office of the Courts |
Kirby Holly M |
Sc Chief Justice |
$236,036.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2024 |
Sports Wagering Advisory Council |
Murdock Tera Rica |
Sw Chief Compliance Counsel |
$235,980.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2024 |
Sports Wagering Advisory Council |
Kan David |
Sw Chief Information Officer |
$235,980.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2021 |
East Tennessee State University |
Hajianpour Mj |
Professor |
$235,916.00 |
East Tennessee State University |
| 2022 |
East Tennessee State University |
Hajianpour Mj |
Professor |
$235,916.00 |
East Tennessee State University |
| 2021 |
University of Memphis |
Vardaman James |
Holder Of The Chair Excellence |
$235,904.00 |
University of Memphis |
| 2017 |
University of Memphis |
Zhan Lin |
|
$235,872.68 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2023 |
Tennessee Department of Treasury |
Roberts Rachel F |
Trsy-Senior Portfolio Mgr 2 |
$235,858.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2021 |
Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development |
Borden Wilson A |
|
$235,807.78 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Miller Mark A |
Professor |
$235,791.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2024 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Keisling Bruce |
Professor |
$235,663.92 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Cross Sara L |
Associate Professor |
$235,600.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2019 |
University of Tennessee (Flagship University) |
Baker Ruth |
|
$235,560.19 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2018 |
Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services |
Ahmed Aliya |
|
$235,533.85 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2017 |
University of Memphis |
Kettinger William |
|
$235,527.98 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Taylor Alan C |
Assistant Professor |
$235,500.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2024 |
Department of Human Services |
Cobb Melisa R |
Deputy Commissioner 2 |
$235,441.70 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2021 |
Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services |
Johnson Shakevia V |
|
$235,408.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2022 |
University of Memphis |
Bollobas Bela |
Holder Of The Chair Excellence |
$235,406.00 |
University of Memphis |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Jonathan Wall |
Uthsc Distinguished Professor |
$235,337.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee Space Institute |
Lamattina Bruce |
Sr. Director Of Aerospace And Defense |
$235,316.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Susan Kalisz |
Professor |
$235,283.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Larry Mckay |
Assoc Dean & Professor |
$235,277.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Chandra West-Alston |
Associate Vice Chancellor |
$235,253.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2018 |
Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services |
Hime Audrey |
|
$235,243.17 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2022 |
East Tennessee State University |
Sanders Randall |
Head Football Coach |
$235,238.00 |
East Tennessee State University |
| 2021 |
East Tennessee State University |
Sanders Randall |
Head Football Coach |
$235,238.00 |
East Tennessee State University |
| 2017 |
Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services |
Lowe John |
|
$235,203.00 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Hayes Liza Makowski |
Professor |
$235,187.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
Tate-Farmer Lesley D |
Deputy Commissioner 2 |
$235,141.70 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Veerle Keppens |
Chancellor's Professor & Head |
$235,114.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2024 |
University of Memphis |
Janz Brian |
Professor |
$235,107.00 |
University of Memphis |
| 2020 |
University of Tennessee (Flagship University) |
Melcher Charles |
|
$235,101.32 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Mezzacappa Anthony |
Professor |
$235,094.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Baxter Teri Dobbins |
Professor |
$235,065.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga |
David Rausch |
Professor & Associate Dean |
$235,060.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Department of Revenue |
Lapps Christine M |
Deputy Commissioner 2 |
$235,041.70 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Carlson Sean Thorton |
Head Cross Country Coach |
$235,000.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Cox Christopher Ramsey |
Physician |
$235,000.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2022 |
University of Memphis |
Deaton Russell |
Assoc Dean Acad Af And Ad Engr |
$234,997.00 |
University of Memphis |
| 2022 |
Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services |
Narang Vintee |
Physician-Psychiatrist |
$234,996.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2021 |
Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services |
Jethanandani Vijay |
|
$234,996.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Georg Schaur |
Professor |
$234,981.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Higher Education Commission & Student Assistance Corporation |
Cavender Jason P |
Thec-Chief Fiscal Officer |
$234,908.98 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2019 |
Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services |
Drimer Kagan Taly |
|
$234,881.95 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2023 |
Tennessee General Assembly |
Letzler Tamara G |
Chief Clerk-House |
$234,792.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2023 |
Sports Wagering Advisory Council |
Kan David |
Sw Chief Information Officer |
$234,748.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2024 |
Department of Human Services |
Campbell-Street Cherrell |
Deputy Commissioner 2 |
$234,741.70 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Bailey James E |
Professor |
$234,718.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Harkrider Ashley W |
Professor |
$234,708.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2019 |
University of Tennessee (Flagship University) |
Talbot Laura |
|
$234,704.88 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2024 |
Department of Human Services |
Page Whitney J |
Deputy Commissioner 2 |
$234,641.70 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2023 |
University of Memphis |
Krishnan Balaji |
Vp International Affairs |
$234,565.00 |
University of Memphis |
| 2022 |
The University of Tennessee System |
Tiffany Carpenter |
Vice President |
$234,520.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Matthew Harris |
Research Associate Professor |
$234,474.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2017 |
Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services |
Pitts Wesley |
|
$234,473.40 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2023 |
Tennessee Housing Development Agency |
Perrey Ralph M |
Thda-Executive Director |
$234,472.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2024 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Bonom Julie |
Clinical Professor |
$234,465.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Orpheus Triplett |
Associate Professor And Assistant Dean |
$234,445.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration |
Clan Joseph C |
Chief Info Security Officer |
$234,385.50 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2020 |
Tennessee Department of Treasury |
Keeler Michael |
|
$234,318.00 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2021 |
University of Memphis |
Mcinish Thomas |
Holder Of The Chair Excellence |
$234,277.00 |
University of Memphis |
| 2021 |
Tennessee Department of Correction |
Williams Kenneth L |
|
$234,273.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2021 |
University of Memphis |
Bollobas Bela |
Holder Of The Chair Excellence |
$234,235.00 |
University of Memphis |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Gary Malakoff |
Associate Professor |
$234,201.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2019 |
University of Tennessee (Flagship University) |
Kita Hitoshi |
|
$234,197.40 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2024 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Curley Michelle |
E - Administrative Management 3 |
$234,183.48 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2024 |
Austin Peay State University |
Hepner Mickey |
Dean |
$234,075.48 |
Austin Peay State University |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Joel Reeves |
Asc Vice Chancellor & Cio |
$234,055.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2021 |
Austin Peay State University |
James Nate D |
Head Coach - Men's Bb |
$234,015.12 |
Austin Peay State University |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Sally Badoud |
Vice Chancellor |
$234,000.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Danielle Harrell |
Forensic Pathologist |
$234,000.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Amy Paganelli |
Associate Dean |
$234,000.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
William Sago |
Forensic Pathologist |
$234,000.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2021 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Amber Williams |
Vice Provost For Student Success |
$234,000.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2020 |
East Tennessee State University |
Bird Martha |
|
$233,986.16 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2020 |
East Tennessee State University |
Carter Scott |
|
$233,982.00 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Office of the Governor |
Deberry John |
Senior Advisor |
$233,964.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville |
Bharadwaj Neeraj |
Professor |
$233,948.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2023 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Finch Christopher Kelly |
Professor And Chair |
$233,934.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2021 |
Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration |
Dedmon Stephanie E |
|
$233,876.03 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Housing Development Agency |
Ridley Barrett T |
Thda-Chief |
$233,844.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2021 |
University of Memphis |
Deaton Russell |
Assoc Dean Acad Af And Ad Engr |
$233,828.00 |
University of Memphis |
| 2024 |
Tennessee Office of the Governor |
Lee William B |
Governor |
$233,736.00 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2024 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Shintaku Werner |
Professor |
$233,712.36 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2019 |
University of Tennessee (Flagship University) |
Zhou Wenjun |
|
$233,705.26 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2022 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Scott Collier |
Forensic Pathologist |
$233,600.00 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2024 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Havrda Dawn |
Professor |
$233,551.32 |
The University of Tennessee System |
| 2019 |
Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services |
Enayat Abdul |
|
$233,512.00 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2021 |
Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services |
Eskander Gamal S |
|
$233,508.57 |
Tennessee Department of Human Resources |
| 2019 |
University of Tennessee (Flagship University) |
Melcher Charles |
|
$233,418.88 |
TCRS State Employee, Teachers (SETHEEPP) Pension Plan |
| 2024 |
University of Tennessee Health Science Center |
Jain Vinay |
Professor |
$233,404.92 |
The University of Tennessee System |